Why ANYONE should do BJJ; top 10

The sun is shining. The sky is blue. I’m sitting on the mats whipping up this article as I think about the people I’ve recently met through BJJ.

I’ve seen a lot of articles regarding children and jiu-jitsu, women and self-defense and jiu-jitsu, but I really think it can be boiled down to why ANYONE could and should get on the mats and begin this fabulous journey!

So, here we go!

1. Literally anyone can do Brazilian jiu-jitsu. I’m not talking about competing, but if you set your mind to it, you can do it!

2. As far as activities go, it’s relatively cheap and the gain is 1000-fold.

3. It brings people from everywhere and anywhere together: adults and children from all walks of life.

4. You’re immediately part of a community. You’re training partners and teammates become your family. Often times, the people you meet at places like tournaments and seminars will become an extension of that family.

Began my Jiujitsu journey in 2011.
International medal holder receiving gold in Brazil for Nogi. Adult Worlds 2014 Bronze medalist. August 2014 marked the start of my blue belt path on this never ending learning experience. Sponsored by Armor Kimonos & GetDieselNutrition. Traveler, competitor and fascinated with life in general. Contributor and writer for JiuJitsu Times as well as Science of Skill. The best part of joint the BJJ community is the people you meet, in my opinion! Leave it on the mats, oss.